Happiness
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It’s never too late to … own a racehorse
So, you think you want to own a racehorse. but what will it cost, what are the pitfalls, and how do you go about ... -
Magnificent 7 … London cemeteries
There's much more to the Magnificent 7 London cemeteries than gravestones! NMTBP elaborates -
‘Must read’ book: Close to Death – Anthony Horowitz
Gloriously artificial, improbable, and ingenious. Fans of both versions of Horowitz will rejoice -
Listen to this! This Could Be Texas – English Teacher
A crafty and ambitious debut album that demands respect -
Classic album covers: Candy-O – The Cars
Occasionally an album will be remembered far more for its cover than for its music. Take a bow, Candy-O -
A complaint free world
Think you can go 21 days without complaining? Then take the Challenge -
‘Must see’ movie: Monkey Man
Dev Patel stars as a revenge-minded man scheming and jabbing his way through a chaotic, highly charged city in India -
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What can Isaac Newton teach us about happiness?
Britain's greatest scientist was also a theologian and a humanist. NMTBP finds out more -
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‘Must read’ book: Cahokia Jazz – Francis Spufford
Murder and mystery in a fictional city in a rich slice of detective noir -
Movie of the year: Maestro
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan’s chemistry Is pitch-perfect in Maestro -
Album of the year: Javelin – Sufjan Stevens
The Detroit indie hero returns to singer/songwriter mode for magnificent, riveting and gorgeous songs of sacrifice -
‘Must read’ book: Prophet Song – Paul Lynch
This year’s Booker Prize novel imagines a fascist Ireland. Yes, it can happen anywhere -
Classic album covers : Smash Song Hits – Rodgers and Hart
Not so much a Classic Album cover, more the story of the invention of a whole new genre -
It’s never too late to try……Archery
Think it's all about Robin Hood and his longbow or shooting at apples on people's heads? Think again -
‘Must see’ movie: May December
Wickedly funny yet really unsettling, May December walks a tonal tightrope with compelling style -
Classic album covers: Purple Rain – Prince
Sound and vision: Prince and The Revolution's Purple Rain
